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Battle of the Books
Program Information
2024 Program Info
2024 Updates and News
Register Before Tuesday, September 17 to Participate in Battle of the Books
September 11, 2024 --- It is time to start forming teams for this year's 2024 Battle of the Books competition. This year we are using a new process. To participate, please sign your child up using this Battle of the Books sign-up form. This will help us streamline the process and ensure that everyone has a chance to participate and also communicate effectively with all our families.
Once we've collected all the sign-ups, we'll work with students at lunch to create teams of 4-6 students from the same grade level. Students from the same grade levels will battle at lunch against each other until we have a top 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade and 6th grade team. In an assembly we will have 3rd grade and 4th grade battle and then 5th and 6th grade battle.
Please sign up your child by the end of day Tuesday, September 17, if they plan to participate.
2024 Reading Lists
2024 - 2025 Reading Lists
Get ready for the 2024-25 Battle of the Books! We're thrilled to announce this year's reading lists for grades 3-4 and 5-6. Dive into a summer of exciting adventures. Start reading the books now and keep going all summer long. You can borrow them from our school library or check them out from the San Jose Public Library. The Battle of the Books is a fun, voluntary program where students can test their knowledge against classmates. It's a fantastic way to explore a variety of genres, improve reading skills, and prepare for the competition in the fall. This program is sponsored by the Silver Oak PTO and encourages students to read books that are just right for their grade level. Here are the two lists for grades 3-4 and grades 5-6. Happy reading!
Book List 3-4 Grades 2024-25
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Author |
Title |
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Birney, Betty G. |
The World According to Humphrey |
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Bulla Clyde Robert |
The Sword in the Tree |
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Bunting, Eve |
Dandelions |
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Butterworth, Oliver |
The Enormous Egg |
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Clements, Andrew |
Jake Drake, Bully Buster |
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Gutman, Dan |
Honus and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure |
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Hanion, Abby |
Dory Fantasmagory |
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Howe, Deborah & James |
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery |
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Jenkins, Emily |
Invisible Inkling |
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Kline, Christina Baker |
Orphan Train Girl (young readers edition) |
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Konigsburg, E.L. |
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler |
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Mattick, Lindsey |
Finding Winnie: The True Story of teh World's Most Famous Bear |
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McDonald, Megan |
Judy Moody Gets Famous! |
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Meyer, Eileen R. |
The Superlative A. Linc |
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Osborne, Mary |
Dinosaurs Before Dark |
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Ponti, James |
City Spies |
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Rose, Caroline Starr |
May B |
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Schanzer, Rosalyn |
How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning |
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White, E.B. |
Stuart Little |
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Wise, William |
Christopher Mouse: The Tale of a Small Traveler |
Book List 5-6 Grades 2024-25
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Author |
Title |
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Avi |
The Secret Schoo |
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Bowling, Dusti |
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus |
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Cole, Henry |
A Nest for Celeste: A Story About Art Inspiration and the Meaning of Home |
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DiCamillo, Kate |
The Tale of Despereaux |
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George, Jessica Day |
Tuesday at the Castle |
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Haddix, Margaret |
Running Out of Time |
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Jamieson, Victoria |
Roller Girl |
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korman, Gordon |
Slacker |
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Lewis, C.S. |
Chronicles of Narnia: Lion, Witch & Wardrobe |
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Lewis, Gill |
Wild Wings |
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Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds |
Shiloh |
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Park, Linda |
The Kite Fighters |
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Riley, James |
Half Upon a Time #1 |
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Rodkey, Geoff |
We're Not from Here |
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Sachar, Louis |
Sideways Stories from Wayside School |
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Shahan, Sherry |
Frozen Stiff |
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Soontornvat, Christina |
The Last Mapmaker |
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Stewart, Trenton |
The Mysterious Benedict Society |
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Urban, Linda |
A Crooked Kind of Perfect |
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Venkatraman, Padma |
Bridge Home |
About
About
Battle of the Books is a national reading incentive program sponsored by Silver Oak PTO that our students have participated in since 2012. Silver Oak students who will be in grades 3-6 in fall are invited to challenge themselves and join the fun!
Book lists are published at the end of each school year so students can begin reading over the summer. In the fall, 3rd-6th graders that choose to participate will form teams and compete in a game show style venue where two teams face off at a time to answer questions related to any of the stories on their list. There is no cost to participate in this program and all Battle of the Books are available in the Silver Oak Library.
Competition takes place in October and November. The top two teams for each grade level meet in the Championship Competition to see which 3rd/4th grade and 5th/6th grade teams win the BATTLE OF THE BOOKS!
Rules
How "Battles" Work
The tournament starts with each team playing 2 games to get a feel for the types of questions being asked and how answers should be given. There are 24 questions in each game worth 2 points a piece. An example of a question might be: In what book did students participate in a Quidditch game? Teams earn 1 point for providing the title of the book and a second point for naming the author.
After the initial 2 games are played, teams are ranked and play in the elimination rounds, meaning their team wins they move on, their team loses they are done for this year's competition.
Championship Prize and Recognition
The winning teams have a chance to win the title of Silver Oak BOB Champions.
2024 Teams
2023
2023 Program
Golden Readers 2.0 and Bookie Monsters Crowned 2023 Battle of the Books Champions
Wednesday, December 6---The air crackled with anticipation as the Battle of the Books (BOB) finals began. Months of preparation, countless pages devoured, and a shared love of literature culminated in this grand showdown today. Parents, teachers, and fellow students packed the multipurpose room, cheering on their favorite teams.
In the 3rd-4th grade division, the Golden Readers 2.0 and the Book Burglars faced off in a nail-biting match. The Golden Readers 2.0, fueled by their unwavering passion for stories, ultimately prevailed with a score of 31-14, erupting in cheers and celebrating their well-deserved victory.
The tension only heightened as the 5th-6th grade champions were decided. The Bookie Monsters, known for their voracious reading appetites and razor-sharp memories, clashed with the Rapid Fire team, renowned for their quick thinking and collaborative spirit. The competition was fierce, with both teams demonstrating their impressive knowledge of the books they read. In the end, the Bookie Monsters emerged victorious with a score of 29-11.
Congratulations to all the participants of the BOB! Your dedication, hard work, and love for reading are truly commendable. You are all champions in your own right, and your journey through the world of literature is far from over. May your passion for stories continue to grow, leading you to new discoveries and enriching your lives in countless ways.
Final Round of Battle of Books Competition Takes Place Wednesday, December 6
Friday, December 1, 2023--- The 2023 Battle of the Books Competition kicked off in October with 22 teams eager to prove their reading prowess. After over 60 matches, we've reached the final round! Join us on Wednesday, December 6, as the top teams from the 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grades face off to see who will be the 2023 Battle of the Books Champions!
Match 1: 3rd/4th Grade Teams The Golden Readers 2.0 vs. The Book Burglars
Golden Readers 2.0 and Book Burglars will battle it out at 12:50 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Both teams have demonstrated impressive reading skills and strategic thinking throughout the competition, so this match is sure to be a nail-biter.
Match 2: 5th/6th Grade Teams Bookie Monsters vs. Rapid Fire
At 1:30 p.m., Bookie Monsters will take on Rapid Fire in another battle of literary might. These teams have consistently impressed with their knowledge of books and ability to answer challenging questions under pressure.
We're incredibly proud of all the teams that participated in this year's Battle of the Books Competition. The level of competition was fierce, and all the participants demonstrated a true love of reading. We can't wait to see who emerges victorious in the final round!
Come cheer on our finalists on December 6!
Battle of the Books Semi-final Rounds Heat Up the STEAM Lab
Friday, November 17, 2023---The STEAM Lab was full of excitement today as the 3rd and 4th grade Battle of the Books teams faced off in the semi-final rounds of the competition. The Sabercats took on the Book Burglers in for a chance to compete against the Golden Readers 2.0 in the final rounds. The energy in the room was undeniable as the students answered questions from the BoB list of books and showing their ability to recall plot details. In the end, the Book Burglers won today's round 24-11 and will take on the Golden Readers 2.0 on December 4.
The 5th and 6th grade teams, the Flaming Hot Cheetos and the Bookie Monsters, will battle it out in their semi-finals on Monday, November 27.
The final rounds of the Battle of the Books are scheduled to take place on Monday, December 4. We can't wait to see who will be crowned the champions!
Elimination Round 2 Begins Next Week
November 3, 2023---Our 3rd and 4th grade Battle of the Books teams will finish their round 1 battles next week, and then join our 5th and 6th grade teams for the round 2 elimination round. Current tournament results are posted below.
3rd and 4th Grade Teams Elimination Rounds Update
October 26, 2023---From October 23-27 Battle of the Books teams in 3rd and 4th grades began the first elimination round. Results from teams that competed can be found below. Competition continues next week with the remaining 3rd/4th grade teams who have yet to play this week. The round two competition schedule will be posted next week. Round two for 5th and 6th graders begins the week of November 4.
Seven Teams from 5th and 6th Grades Advance to Second Elimination Round
October 17, 2023 --- In our first round of Battle of the Books competition during the week of October 9-17, our 5th and 6th grade teams fought a great literary battle. By the end of the week, these teams earned advancing to the second round of elimination: Cursed Queens, Falcons Reunited, Survey Inc, Rapid Fire, Bookie Monsters, Flaming Hot Cheetos, and Book Munchers.
Meet the 2023 Battle of the Books Teams
August 15, 2023 - Silver Oak School is pleased to announce the lineup of teams participating in the 2023 Battle of the Books competition. This event is open to students in grades 3 through 6, and we are excited to have 22 teams registered for the upcoming contest, scheduled to kick off at the end of October.
These teams and students are participating in the 2023 Battle of the Books competition. Over the next few weeks, these teams will be diligently preparing for the competition by reading a selection of 20 books from the Battle of the Books list. For detailed information on the competition format, rules, and to view the list of participating teams, please refer to the tabs above.
